1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Popular |
Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2300 mm |